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Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand call for extra-time to be SCRAPPED - as BBC pundits warn players could 'reach breaking point' if the football schedule gets even busier

The BBC pundits voiced their concerns after neither France nor Portugal were able to find a winning goal during 120 minutes of football on Friday night.

Iga Swiatek is knocked out of Wimbledon after defeat to Yulia Putintseva, as her 21-match winning streak comes to an end - and fans on Centre Court BOO the World No 1

Swiatek was on a 21-match winning streak and looked on course to cruise into the last 16 at the All England Club when she claimed the opener, but the Kazakhstan player hit back.

Switzerland spotted using a bizarre secret weapon worth hundreds of pounds during training ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-final tie against England

Curious snaps of goalkeepers Yann Sommer and Gregor Kobel being put through their paces during their latest training session on Friday have been released.

Harry Kane is 'England's Cristiano Ronaldo', claims Jamie O'Hara - as he calls the Three Lions captain 'LAZY' and says 'he doesn't look fit'

Jamie O'Hara has described Harry Kane as England's version of Cristiano Ronaldo, as he slammed the Three Lions captain.

Meet Team USA gymnastics' secret weapon! 'Goodest Boy' Beacon could be the key to Simone Biles and Suni Lee's Olympic success in Paris after Tokyo Twisties

With the US Olympic trials in the books, Team USA's gymnastics roster for the upcoming Paris Games has been finalized with one notable exception: A golden retriever named Beacon.

MotoGP German GP: Martin defeats Oliveira, Bagnaia to take sprint win

Martin re-establishes himself as the king of sprint races at the Sachsenring

Revealed: Why Germany were not awarded an extra-time penalty despite Jamal Musiala's shot hitting Marc Cucurella's hand... before the hosts were dumped out of Euro 2024

Cucurella's hand was by his side but blocked Musiala's goalbound effort, immediately sparking appeals from German players for penalty in extra time.

McLaren boss Zak Brown accuses Red Bull of 'encouraging' Max Verstappen to drive outside rules, after Dutchman's clash with Lando Norris

HENRY CLARK AT SILVERSTONE: McLaren boss Zak Brown has accused Red Bull of 'encouraging' Max Verstappen to drive outside of the rules.

F2 Britain: Antonelli controls soggy red-flagged sprint for maiden win

Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his maiden Formula 2 win in treacherous conditions in the Silverstone sprint race

Top seed Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Putintseva

Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon hopes went up in flames as the world number one disintegrated under huge pressure from fiery Kazakh Yulia Putintseva who battled back superbly to win their third-round...

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is stopped from announcing two new arrivals during first press conference since taking charge at Anfield

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had to step in to prevent Arne Slot from revealing the names of two new arrivals during his first press conference.

Olivia Dunne jokes about Olympics 'snub' in hilarious TikTok video after Simone Biles and co were confirmed to be heading to Paris

Dunne posted a 14-second montage of her lowlights to sarcastically mourn the snub. The failed dismounts and falls were accompanied by a bass-boosted version of the Star-Spangled Banner.

John Stones breaks silence on Gareth Southgate's plan to switch to a three-man defence for crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland

CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: It was at the last European Championship three years ago that Southgate switched to a three-man defence for the 2-0 victory over Germany.

Football legend’s wife dies after falling ill on flight

Fans go wild over Jude Bellingham's 'cold' penalty in England's shootout victory against Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

The midfielder had the chance to put his side 2-0 ahead and did exactly that as he stuttered his run-up before sending Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer the wrong way.

Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut - now a full-time F1 driver, he'll look to emulate him by becoming a future world champion

Bearman (left) picked up six World Championship points - still more than six drivers on this grid - in his Ferrari back in March as cover, showing off the talent he possesses amid a stint in Formula Two.

Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024

Les Blues knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in a dramatic penalty shootout last night after Joao Felix saw his effort, the only miss, hit the woodwork.

Jamie Carragher compares England's 'underwhelming' Euro 2024 run to Greece in 2004 - and insists they are 'extremely lucky' and 'defying football logic'

Gareth Southgate's side have come under fire for their performances in Germany, with many questioning the manager's squad selections and his side's struggles to create and finish off chances.

Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: Ronald Koeman's side score TWICE in six minutes to complete comeback in Berlin and set up semi-final clash against England at Euro 2024

MATT BARLOW AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: familiar shade of bright orange will be waiting for England in Dortmund on Wednesday after the Netherlands fought back from behind

Daniela Hantuchova: Musician, model and tennis star

Fans claim it's the 'same old story with English referees' after Toni Kroos' crunching tackle on Pedri - which rules him out of Euro 2024 - went unpunished by Anthony Taylor during Spain and Germany's quarter-final

Taylor's performance came into the spotlight early in the match after opting against booking Toni Kroos for a foul on Pedri in the fifth minute, before later harshly booking Spain's Robin Le Normand.

Portugal defender Nuno Mendes leaves fans saluting one of the 'best penalties EVER' after he scored during tense shootout defeat by France in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co crashed out of the tournament after losing on spot-kicks, having been taken the distance in a tense showdown in Hamburg.

Stony-faced after Spain pain! German WAGs look dejected after Euro 2024 quarter-final knockout with Julian Nagelsmann's teary girlfriend consoled in the stands

The hosts were eliminated in a pulsating showdown in Stuttgart with Mikel Merino breaking their hearts after guiding home a header in the 119th minute.

All Blacks great Sir Bryan ‘Beegee’ Williams fights to stop Ponsonby Rugby Club being booted out of Western Springs

Ponsonby has produced 48 All Blacks – more than any other club.

Prince William embodies nation watching nail-biting England win

Prince William encapsulated the emotions of all of England as he watched the Three Lions come from behind and scrape to victory on penalties against Switzerland at the Euros.

Emma Raducanu has matured and is playing top 10 tennis... she is back in a big way and can go all the way to the Wimbledon final, writes JOHN LLOYD

JOHN LLOYD: Emma Raducanu can win Wimbledon. There is no reason why she can't go all the way. But even if she does lose on Sunday, she's back and in a big way.

Warriors v Bulldogs: Burton breaks brave Warriors' hearts in Sydney stunner

Matt Burton's golden point field goal saw his side home in what will go down as one of the best games of the year.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces severe UEFA punishment for illegal marketing stunt

Sports stars in Wimbledon Royal Box won't see Murray and Raducanu

Andy Murray has been denied a final Wimbledon match after Emma Raducanu pulled out of their mixed doubles clash in South West London this evening, citing stiffness in her right wrist.

Jesse Marsch and Canada secure Copa America semi-final against Lionel Messi and Argentina after surviving rollercoaster penalty shootout to beat Venezuela in thrilling clash in Texas

Canada and their coach, Jesse Marsch, are in dreamland tonight as they advanced to the semifinals of the Copa America in their first attempt.

Furious Leeds United fans slam club's new home shirt and insist they 'WON'T be buying' it... as supporters claim colour of huge Red Bull logo 'dilutes who we are and our values'

Many Leeds United supporters have a distinct dislike for the colour red, partly due to its Lancashire link but also as it is the colour of famous foes Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonisingly knocked out of Euro 2024 on penalties by France... as ex-Man United star insists his side 'deserved MORE'

There are concerns that this could be the former Man United and Real Madrid star's last appearance at a major tournament with Portugal, but it seems he may have some unfinished business.

Novak Djokovic breaks Wimbledon 'Golden Rule' but clarifies he was given the 'thumbs up' to stray away from strict policy

Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to tennis this week at Wimbledon. However the seven-time champion broke Wimbledon's golden rule in his opening round game.

Roberto Martinez delivers update on Cristiano Ronaldo's international future in wake of Portugal's Euro 2024 knockout - after superstar dropped retirement hint

Ronaldo had admitted this European Championship is likely to be his last and question marks remain over whether he will be involved in Martinez's future plans.

Team GB stars turn out in force for Wimbledon day six as Holly Ramsay stuns in chic white dress alongside boyfriend Adam Peaty and fellow sports stars Jessica Ennis-Hill and Rebecca Adlington

The couple, who were first rumoured to be dating in June 2023, posed with their arms around each other as they smiled despite the showers at day six of Wimbledon on Saturday.

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: British GP

Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's British Grand Prix.

Gareth Southgate will be contemplating dropping sluggish Harry Kane. And few fans would complain, writes DANNY MURPHY

DANNY MURPHY: The dilemma now for Gareth Southgate is what do with his captain and talisman for the semi-final, because I think he got a bit lucky against the Swiss.

Emma Raducanu breezes past world number nine at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu has stormed to victory in her third round match at Wimbledon tonight beating Maria Sakkari 6-2 6-3.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survives a HUGE scare at Wimbledon as he narrowly edges five-set, four-hour epic on Centre Court against Frances Tiafoe

With Tiafoe in full flight this was an agonising experience for Alcaraz, champion in the men's singles here a year ago, and so for the Spaniard to come through 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 spoke volumes.

Rio Ferdinand names the one England player that MUST start against Switzerland at Euro 2024 and jokes he will 'walk home' if Gareth Southgate doesn't play them

Boss Southgate is widely expected to make changes for the quarter-final showdown this weekend but Ferdinand is adamant one star must play.

Daniel Ricciardo offered Formula One lifeline as unlikely option emerges for under-fire Australian amid fears he will be SACKED by RB

Ricciardo, 34, had hoped to make a strong pitch to return to Red Bull as Max Verstappen 's teammate in 2025, after being brought in from the cold following his McLaren sacking.

Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'

Raducanu is due to play her fourth-round match against New Zealand's Lulu Sun on Sunday, and at this stage there is no suggestion her wrist injury will rule her out of that match.

LeBron James is already lining up his next move after son Bronny joined the Lakers, claims NBA insider: 'Wants to become the face of the franchise'

Bronny was drafted by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in last week's NBA Draft, meaning LeBron is set to make history and play alongside his eldest boy in the 2024-25 season.

Chelsea fans begin to get excited after £28m signing Estevao Willian scores incredible goal for Palmeiras as they ask 'what have we signed?!'

Chelsea supporters believe they have signed the next big thing after seeing new signing Willian Estevao Willian net an outrageous goal for Palmeiras on Thursday night.

Immediate F1 track limit penalty change ruled out despite Norris controversy

The FIA steers clear of mid-season change to F1 track limits penalties, despite concern over Lando Norris’s Austria sanction.

Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously catches out cameraman at Euro 2024 with shock free-kick decision during Portugal's quarter-final clash with France

Ronaldo had been slammed by fans during Portugal's last-16 match for his dominance in taking their free kicks, despite rarely troubling the goal, but made a surprising decision against France.

Canada put to the sword as rampant Scotland get their summer tour off to a flier

SCOTLAND scored 11 tries in a thumping victory over Canada in Ottawa last night.

England fans slam Gareth Southgate's 'criminal' decision to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold, as they question why two other England stars have been left out for Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland

England fans have been left baffled by Gareth Southgate 's decision to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold for today's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.

Serena Williams shares heartfelt video tribute to Andy Murray amid the British tennis star's Wimbledon farewell

Murray, 37, suffered defeat in the men's doubles with brother Jamie Thursday and he bid a tearful farewell to SW19 in his last Wimbledon before retirement at the Olympics.

Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England - just when he was about to receive a serve!

The Three Lions booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after being sent to a shoot-out, following a goalless 120 minutes of football in Dusseldorf.